The Jacobs Institute

The Jacobs Institute’s mission is to provide medical innovation and collaboration in an open exchange between physicians, researchers, academics, and hospital clinicians.

As owner’s representative, Roche & Company worked with the Jacobs Institute to clarify and execute their vision within their FF&E budget and construction schedule. Their move to the Gates Vascular Institute was a smooth transition because of the design team and project stakeholders’ collaboration.

Roche & Company guided the Jacobs Institute through construction, furniture selection, and move-in, allowing them to focus on their core mission.

El Barrio's Artspace

Artspace’s mission is to create, foster, and preserve affordable space for artists, and arts organizations. The El Barrio’s Artspace (PS109) project is the adaptive reuse of the historic New York City public school building into 90 loft units, and community spaces. The complete interior renovation converted former classroom spaces into apartment units, first floor retail and gallery space. Color was used to enliven the corridors and assist in wayfinding. Where ever possible the original fabric of the building was retained.

Roche & Company teamed with the project architects and El Barrio Operation Fightback for interior design and finish material selection.

Gideon Putnam Hotel

The Gideon Putnam Hotel built in 1934, is located in Saratoga Spa State Park. Originally, the hotel served as a residence for those seeking a cure from the mineral springs, it is now a destination for visitors around the country. This historic property has been upgraded with new finishes and furniture in the main lobby, restaurant/bar, executive lounge, fitness center and gift shop. The hotel rooms and suites have been refurbished to improve the guest experience.

Interior design consultants Roche & Company, teamed with the project architect, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, in partnership with Delaware North on the first phase of this extensive renovation project.

Hospice Buffalo

Mary & Ralph Wilson, Jr. Hospice Inpatient Unit

The renovation of the Hospice inpatient unit involved transforming the former nursing home to a 22 bed short-term care facility. With the addition of natural light, wood surfaces, and a warm color palette, a residential atmosphere was created throughout the lounges, corridors, and private rooms.

The nursing staff required a workspace with clear sightlines to all the patient corridors. Client access to nurses and doctors is encouraged at the reception station, while concealing the work zone behind a glass mural of birch trees.

Interior design consultants, Roche & Company, teamed with the project architect to plan the space, and specify interior finishes, and furniture for the renovation.

Firmenich

Firmenich expanded their Madison Ave location by adding 5,000 sq. ft. for marketing. The new floor includes offices, work/life center, espresso bar and "sensorium." The sensorium is a presentation room where clients experience the fragrances Firmenich designs. The sensorium's light system allows for 12 color atmospheres. The ceiling's track system suspends panels used for staging each presentation. Storage is concealed behind panel doors and wall recesses display their perfume history.

Roche and Company provided interior design of all finish materials, furniture specification and lighting design.

285 Delaware Avenue

Roche & Company teamed with the project architect for the selection, and coordination of interior finish materials for this new construction office building project. The exterior is composed of metal panels, structural glass and limestone. The bisecting 80 ft. vertical wall is clad in polished black porcelain tile, which continues through the main level and to the four elevator lobbies. The main entry features an animated light art display projected onto the slate gray porcelain interior wall.

Artspace Buffalo

The Artspace Buffalo project involved adaptive reuse of this 1912 historic daylight factory building into 36 loft units, gallery, storefront, and the design and construction of 24 new townhouses. This low income housing project is aimed at local artists and their families as combined studio and living space.

Roche & Company teamed with the project architects and Artspace Projects, Inc. to provide interior finish selections, and lighting design.

Buffalo School District Reconstruction Project

The goal of the project was to upgrade the existing buildings to a 21st Century learning environment by meeting NYSED requirements and complying with life safety codes and ADA accessibility. In some schools the property was “land-locked” and expansion was limited to the original footprint. Additional space was created by re-purposing interior courtyards, or stacking classrooms over the existing level below.

Roche & Company teamed with 4 project architects on 13 school projects for the interior design, finish material selection, and furniture and equipment specification.

Location: Buffalo, NYCompleted: Client: Buffalo Board of Education

The Roycroft Inn and Restaurant Restoration

Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974, the Roycroft Campus was the center of the Arts & Crafts movement in the United States during the early 1900’s. The campus was home to hundreds of America’s finest craftspeople.

The restoration of the Roycroft Inn included all public spaces, and created 22 guest suites, full service kitchen, and dining rooms. Elisabeth Roche was the consultant to the project architect for research of historic furniture and furnishings of the Arts & Crafts period, and Jane Siebert was the project manager representing the owner.

Newstead Library

Roche & Company teamed with the project architects for the design of this new public library located in the Village of Akron. The library specializes in technology and embodies a Children’s Center in a natural light-filled cube.

The facility was designed with consideration to the U.S. Green Building Council. Roche & Company was responsible for the interior planning and design, including the selection and specification of finish materials, and furniture.

Roswell Park Thoracic Oncology Center

The plan for the Thoracic Oncology Center located at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute was designed to support their multi-disciplinary team approach. By combining clusters of examination and patient consultation rooms with conference/work areas, each team has a designated zone. Included in the clinic are pulmonary function test labs for outpatient use.

The reception/waiting area combines a wood ceiling and desk, with a warm color palette and recessed lighting, to create a low stress atmosphere.

Roche and Company was the interior design consultant to the project architect for design planning and specification of interior finishes and furniture.

The Buffalo Club Renovation & Expansion

Roche & Company teamed with the project architect on the 2002 renovation and expansion of this historic landmark building at 388 Delaware Avenue. This multi-phased project included the design of two international level squash courts, upgrades and expansion of the fitness center, locker rooms, swimming pool, dining room, and food service facilities.

Roche & Company was responsible for the interior design through all phases of the project, including the selection and specification of finish materials, lighting fixtures and furniture.

Erie County Hall & Annex Renovation

Built in 1876, Old County Hall, on the National Register of Historic Places, was restored for the County Clerk Offices, Surrogate, Civil Courts, and the County Legislature.

The Annex built in 1964, was completely remodeled as the new Criminal Courts, Court Clerk, Jury Selection, and District Attorney location. The former University of Buffalo Law School building was restored and renovated for the Law Library.

Roche & Company, teamed with the project architect, and was responsible for the selection and coordination of interior finishes for the $44 million renovation project.

Henry's @ Kleinhans

This multi-function venue expands the design vocabulary established by Eliel and Eero Saarinen with Charles Eames in1940. Located in the lower level of Kleinhans Music Hall, this flexible space provides a 125 seating capacity for fine dining, private parties, seminars, and meetings. On performance nights, the lounge and restaurant are a lively gathering spot for concert patrons.

Roche & Company was the consultant to the project architect for the design and specification of interior finishes and furniture.

Charlotte High School

This 1931 Art Deco style high school was redesigned for two specialized schools; The Leadership Academy for Young Men and The School of Hospitality, Tourism, and Finance.

New interior finishes and lighting were selected to enliven the existing dark corridors and ground level cafeteria. Original doors, woodwork, and terrazzo floors were retained wherever possible. The wood ceiling in the library was original to the building.

Roche & Company, the interior design consultant, teamed with the project architect, to select interior finish materials and to design, select, and specify the FF&E.

Roosevelt Baths & Spa

The Roosevelt Baths & Spa opened in 1935 as a mineral springs bathhouse and part of the Saratoga Spa State Park. The historic features of this Georgian style property have been retained, with the addition of new finishes and furniture. A relaxation room includes a fireplace, water feature, and lounge area for guests to enjoy a quiet space.

Interior design consultants Roche & Company, teamed with the project architect, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in partnership with Delaware North on this renovation.

Top of the Falls Restaurant

Roche & Company teamed with the project architect for the redesign of the restaurant located in the New York State Niagara Reservation Park on Goat Island. The semi-circular building, originally a souvenir shop and cafeteria, has been re-designed for Delaware North. The new design provides exterior decks for dining and observation, and creates tiered floor levels, allowing clear sightlines of the spectacular view of Niagara Falls.

Roche & Company was responsible for the interior planning and design, including the selection and specification of finish materials, furniture and lighting.

Williams Center

The Williams Center at SUNY Fredonia designed by architect I.M. Pei in the 1970’s, houses the busiest food court on campus. The food service areas consist of a grill, deli, espresso and juice bar. There are four seating options for dining; banquettes, stage/lounge areas, counter, and banquet room. Low ceilings and limited natural light made the goal of enlivening the space a challenge.

Interior design consultants, Roche & Company teamed with the project architect to plan the space, and to specify interior finishes and furniture for the renovation.

Madonna House

Madonna House is a unique residence for women recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. Working with DASNY and using the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Standards, this facility accommodates up to 28 women, some with their young children. A full kitchen, laundry, and children’s playroom provide areas for living and rehabilitation activities. The common dining and living room provide open space for group functions, and the space shares a centralized stone fireplace and full window wall which provides natural light.

Roche & Company was the consultant to the project architect for design and specifications of interior finishes and furniture.

Bailey and Genesee Fire Station

The new Ladder 14 Fire Station was designed as a replacement for an outdated facility built in the early 1900’s. The living areas include kitchen, dining room, lounge, exercise room, dormitories and locker rooms. The main corridor features a skylight which washes the yellow wall with natural light and separates the sleeping quarters from the active program spaces. The red linoleum halls bisect the main corridor, leading directly from the dormitories to the truck bays. The one story design allows for ease of circulation and rapid response time.

Roche & Company was the interior design consultant for the project architect, and provided finish material selections and specifications.

Delaware North Headquarters

Roche & Company provided interior planning and design for Delaware North's 100,000 sf headquarters building in 2000. The project involved the development of corporate office and workplace standards, selection of interior finishes and furniture, installation and move coordination.

The project also included the interior design of Vito's Restaurant, located on the building’s plaza level for this international food service company to test market their products.

Visitor Center at Prospect Point

The Visitor Center at Prospect Point is the main entrance to the New York State Park at Niagara Falls. The building, built in 1988, has been renovated to provide expanded food service, retail and exhibit space. The stair has been relocated allowing the new entrance on the lower level to align with the exterior walkway to the terrace and to the Falls beyond. The redesigned areas include an indoor café, outdoor grill, ice cream /coffee bar, and gift shop.

Roche and Company, worked together with the project architect and Delaware North to re-design this extremely popular tourist center.

Benedict House

The former U.S. Marine Hospital, designed by James Knox Taylor in 1908, was converted to a residence for individuals living with AIDS. The facility includes 24 private rooms, 4 studio apartments, 6 one-bedroom apartments, and common dining and living rooms to provide a variety of accommodations.

Roche & Company was the consultant to the project architect for design and specification of interior finishes, furniture, and artwork.